Event creation wizard explained
Here you can find some additional information about event creation. Take a look at the table to understand what each individual detail means.
Detailed event creation overview
| Event data / Event option | Description |
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| Event name / Event title | The name of your event. It will be displayed in event lists, event calendars and inside event cards (tile view). |
| Start date, end date | The date and time of your event. Start date defines when your event starts. End date defines when your event ends.
Format: YYYY-MM-DD, HH:MM (e.g. 2019-09-25, 08:30 – 2019-09-27, 10:30) |
| Location | The location of your event. If you would like to provide additional information (e.g. a map or directions), please add such information to the event page, outside of the macro. |
| Space | Choose a Confluence space for your event. Your event will only be visible to users with read permissions in said space.
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| Image | Choose a cover image for your event. Click "Upload" to choose an image from your computer. Select the desired image section and click "Apply". Since version 3.0.0 it is possible to use images from the unsplash.com online database. Click on "Search". Linchpin Events suggests 3 images for your event, which can be changed by entering/refining a search term below the thumbnails.
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| Description | Provide additional information here. What is your event about? Who is the target group? |
| Visible for | By default (empty input field) all events are visible for all users. You can choose one or multiple spaces to limit the visibility of your event to users who have access to this/these space(s). |
| Editable for | By default (empty input field) all admins and the event creator have edit rights. You can can multiple users / groups as event editors. Editors are able to edit and delete the event. |
| Event page | Here you can provide a link to another Confluence page with more detailed information about the event. This field is not necessary. |
| Categories | Categories allow users to narrow down their search. You can choose an available category from a dropdown list after you click on the input field. Those categories are provided by your system administrator. |
| Creator | Show/hide the event creator in your event card. By default this creator is visible. |
| Max. number of participants | Defines how many users will be able to participate in the event. For unlimited number of participants, enter "0" or leave the field blank. |
| Hide participant list | If you check this box, users won't be able to view the participants of an event. |
| Hide number of participants | If you check this box, users won't be able to see how many participants an event has. |
| Allow sign up | If activated, users will be able to sign up for the event. If deactivated, users won't be able to sign up for the event. |
| Users are allowed to sign up / sign out themselves and other users | If activated, users will be able to sign up / sign out themselves and other users and guests. |
| Users are only allowed to sign up / sign out themselves | If activated, users will be able to sign up / sign out only themselves. |
